WAYNE COUNTY — In Michigan’s District 2 state Senate race, Democrat Adam Hollier was selected to run unopposed in November to complete a very short partial term for the currently vacant office, and he also was chosen to face off against Republican Lisa Papas for a four-year term that will begin after the partial term ends.

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe’s Music in the Plaza concert series had newcomer Eastside Drive playing hit songs during the July 25 concert behind Eastpointe City Hall. The year’s one remaining performance was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Aug.Read More

OAKLAND COUNTY/WAYNE COUNTY — Nearly 18 hours after the polls closed on election day Aug. 7, people in Michigan’s U.S. House of Representatives District 11 finally knew who would compete for the seat this fall.

FERNDALE — It’s once again August in Ferndale, and that means the city’s annual Woodward Dream Cruise celebrations soon will be held. The 24th annual Ferndale Dream Cruise will be held from Thursday, Aug. 16, to Saturday, Aug.

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — Residents in the Eastsider’s coverage area took to the polls for the Aug. 7 primary election to vote on candidates who will advance to the November general election, and an Eastpointe Community Schools operating millage ballot proposal.

Savor your meal with a deal at your favorite haunts or discover new places to dine when Troy Restaurant Week returns Aug. 19-24. The summer lineup features 20 restaurants, including two new to Troy: Eats & Crafts, and Station Square Kitchen + Bar.

Although Pawfficer Badges had to pass on the purrfect pawsition as head of the newly formed Troy Police Department Feline Unit due to health reasons, she is now the spokescat for the cause of feline leukemia.Read More

MICHIGAN — With 82 out of 83 counties in the state reporting, John James trumped Sandy Pensler to take the Republican nomination for U.S. senator — 54.56 percent to 45.44 percent, or 466,836 to 388,747 votes, according to unofficial election results.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — When voters cast their ballots in November for the state House of Representatives District 36 seat, they will choose between Republican Doug Wozniak, Democrat Robert Murphy and Libertarian Benjamin Dryke, who all advanced in the Aug. 7 primary.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — According to unofficial results from the Macomb County Clerk’s Office, business owner Paul Francis will be taking on attorney and former state Rep. Peter Lucido in November in the race for the 8th District of the state Senate.

Voter turnout was higher than normal for a gubernatorial primary election in Sterling Heights as residents went to the polls Aug. 7 to select party nominees for the upcoming November election. According to the Macomb County elections website, voter turnout in Sterling Heights was around 29.Read More

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The third installment in the Harrison Township Beautification Commission’s sculpture program was unveiled July 27 at Tucker Park. “Young and Hungry,” created by local artist Curt Winnega, depicts a mother bird and baby bird in iron.Read More